Childminder EY401028

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 23 February 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of her responsibility to meet all legal requirements. This compromises children's safety and welfare.  Ofsted has not been informed of changes to persons aged 16 years or over, living or working on the premises. The childminder has failed to provide the necessary information to enable Ofsted to complete the suitability checks, in order for the full suitability process to be completed.  The childminder does not ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their role.  The childminder has not ensured that persons acting as her assistant and who have occasional sole charge of children hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not ensure that vehicles in which children are transported and the driver of those vehicles are adequately insured.  The childminder does not have an up-to-date understanding of the requirements,

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This provision is inadequate

including any advice or guidance issued by the government.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements.  Effective arrangements are not in place to work in partnership with parents to promote children's learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring and kind and children form attachments with her. They approach her confidently and she gives them praise to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the required information about persons living in the household aged 16 years or over, so that the full suitability process can be completed 10/06/2016

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 ensure that any person living on the premises has an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 10/06/2016

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 ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their role 10/06/2016

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 ensure that assistants who are in sole charge of children hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate 22/06/2016

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 ensure that vehicles in which children are transported and the driver of those vehicles are adequately insured 10/06/2016

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 ensure you have a robust and up-to-date understanding of the requirements as set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage including any advice and guidance issued by the government. 22/06/2016

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To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure that the educational programme covers all areas of learning and is implemented to provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for all children 22/06/2016

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Due Date

 establish effective partnerships with parents to identify and share information about children's learning to continually promote children's development. 22/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted that there has been a change to persons aged 16 years or over living on the premises. Additionally, she has not informed Ofsted that she is working with an assistant. She has not ensured that her assistant is suitable to fulfil the requirement of his role. He has sole charge of children and has not completed paediatric first-aid training. The childminder does not ensure that there is adequate insurance for the car in which children are taken to and from school and on outings. Consequently, she has failed to meet a number of legal requirements to safeguard children. The childminder has some knowledge of the signs and indicators that a child may be at risk of abuse. However, she has not kept up to date with changes to safeguarding procedures so that she is aware of all potential risks to children's welfare. Since her last inspection, the childminder has completed

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

paediatric first-aid training. While the childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification, she does not put her knowledge to good use to monitor her provision well enough to ensure that children enjoy good quality learning experiences. The limited monitoring and evaluation of the provision mean that she fails to identify areas that require improvement so she can effectively raise the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning that form the basis of educational programmes for children. This means she is unable to plan effectively and make accurate assessments of what children know, understand and can do. Although the childminder provides a variety of play opportunities, these are not based on a clear understanding of how they will help individual children to make the most progress possible. She generally interacts positively with children and promotes their language development. She talks to children, showing interest in what they say and engages them in conversation. Children develop some understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they count as they play and begin to make basic comparisons between quantities. The childminder talks to parents about what children have been doing while in her care. However, she does not have effective systems in place

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

to work together with parents to support and extend children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant negative impact on children's personal development and welfare. Despite these weaknesses children behave well and they follow simple rules and boundaries. The childminder supports parents to manage children's behaviour at home. She obtains information from parents before children start in her setting so that she can meet their care needs. She provides opportunities for children to rest and play quietly and recognises when children are tired.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder does not ensure that her provision contributes effectively to helping children to become motivated and competent learners. This does not help children to be prepared for the next stage in their learning nor have the basic skills needed for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401028 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1050647 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Chester-Le-Street. She operates all year round, 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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